Travis Thul
Vice president for Student Success and Engagement at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is also the inventor of the Ramen Now.
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit (Update)
Travis Thul, a Vice President at Minnesota State University and ramen innovator, discusses the importance of grit in overcoming failure. Jill Hoffman, CEO of Path 2 Flight, shares insights from her family's aviation legacy and the value of embracing setbacks. John Boykin, a website designer who tried to revolutionize paint cans, reflects on how failure shaped his career. Artist Joseph O’Connell reveals how public art projects can inspire resilience and new beginnings, illustrating how persistence and the right mindset are key to success.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
563. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit
Travis Thul, Director of Operations at the University of Minnesota, and Jill Hoffman, Founder and CEO of Path 2 Flight, discuss the thin line between grit and quitting. They share personal stories about glitches in entrepreneurial ventures, including a Kickstarter campaign for a unique ramen-making machine. The conversation emphasizes the emotional hurdles of failure, the stigma around it, and how acknowledging these challenges can actually foster success. Together, they advocate for a redefined perspective on persistence and the importance of knowing when to let go.
